CEO Note: NBL25 season review

Dear 36ers Family,

It has been a season of progress both on and off the court. 

Although we fell short of qualifying for the semi-finals, the club played post-season basketball for the first time in seven years despite several key injuries and suspensions across the season, winning our first play-in game in Sydney. 

The NBL25 season was also one of significant growth for the club, with several new benchmarks recorded across corporate, community engagement, membership and attendance.

The club sold out all 14 home games across the NBL25 season, with an average crowd of 9,440.  

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We are the only NBL club in history with an arena capacity of 5,300 or more to achieve this, a massive achievement from all our staff, and thanks to our loyal members and fans.

Once again, our club has delivered the best gameday experience in the NBL.

For the sixth straight season, we increased our membership level to a new record.  Gameday members now account for 70% of our total venue capacity.  

Our corporate support grew over 20% year on year. I would like to thank our major partners, Walker Corporation, Tyrepower and Apex Steel Supplies, and all our other valued partners for their tremendous support over the season.

We increased our presence in the community with several new programs introduced over the last 12 months, including the launch of our Shooting Hoops Foundation.

Broadcast viewership also grew by 40% and our club social media remains #1 in the NBL for followers and engagement. 

The club’s MVP Event was held on Friday night in a spectacular setting at Adelaide Oval. 

Kendric Davis claimed his first Mark Davis Trophy as Adelaide 36ers MVP as well as claiming the HomeStart Finance Members’ MVP.  

KD was also one of the NBL’s leading players and was runner-up in the league MVP.

Our head coach Mike Wells led the club back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018, was a well-deserved winner of our Ezko Property Services Chairman’s Award.

We also said farewell this season to NBL veteran Jason Cadee. After two stints at the 36ers and 424 NBL games, Jason made the tough decision to retire at the end of NBL25 and he finished his illustrious career by winning our Breathe WRL & Raw Group Coaches Award.

Congratulations also to Lat Mayen (Office National Most Improved Player) and Sunday Dech (Leventis Lawyers Best Defensive Player). 

The club has already begun planning for NBL26 and look forward to continued improvement in all areas of the club in our quest to bring home a Championship.

Thank you once again for your amazing support this season.

Nic Barbato
Adelaide 36ers CEO